24 Iconic Movie Franchises And The Total Time You Need To Binge Watch Them

Often a film’s success tempts a producer to explore the story further, leading to sequels and prequels. Though many sequels and prequels are made very year, only a select few actually helps in making it a successful franchise.

Here are some of the most loved movie franchises and the time you need to complete them.

1. The Star Wars Series – 13 Hours 12 minutes

The first film in this series was released way back in 1977. This iconic science fiction series deals with conflicts in the Galaxy and the power struggle between good and evil. The series has achieved both critical and commercial success.

Till day, seven Star Wars films have been released, making it one of the most successful film series ever.

 

2. The James Bond Series – 49 hours 37 minutes

This famous movie franchise is based on the works of Ian Fleming. The first James Bond film called Dr. No, was released in the year 1962.

We have met the MI6 secret agent in 26 movies so far.

 

3. The Harry Potter Series – 19 hours 26 minutes

Based on the works of JK Rowling, this franchise is one of the most successful franchises ever. The series deals with the life of a young wizard called Harry Potter, who studies at Hogwarts.

There are 8 films in this franchise.

 

4. The Star Trek Movies – 19 hours 18 minutes

This science fiction series also deals with intergalactic problems. This franchise began its journey as a TV series and the first film was made in the year 1979.

Till day, 13 Star Trek films have been released.

 

5. The Bourne series – 12 hours 3 minutes

This series in based on the life of Jason Bourne, a fictional CIA assassin suffering from extreme memory loss. There are 5 films in this franchise and the Matt Damon plays the iconic role of Jason Bourne.

There are 5 films in this franchise and the Matt Damon plays the iconic role of Jason Bourne.

 

6. The Lord of the Rings Series – 11 hours 20 minutes

This fantasy adventure series is based on the life of works of J.R.R Tolkien. There are three movies in this franchise and the whole story revolves around a magical ring and the people who wish to have it.

 

7. The Mission Impossible Series – 10 hours 32 minutes

This franchise is so famous that today Tom Cruise is known as the Mission Impossible star.

Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt has been a part of all the five Mission Impossible films made till date.

 

8. The Twilight Saga – 10 hours 30 minutes

There are five films in this fantasy adventure series. The films are based on the works of  Stephenie Meyer. This series holds several box office records.

 

9. The Marvel Universe Movies – 14 hours 30 minutes

The Marvel Universe movies began its journey in the year 2008 with first Iron Man film.

The franchise has made 14 movies including Dr. Strange which is awaiting release.

 

10. The Fast and Furious series – 13 hours 44 minutes

If you love speed and high-speed car chases then you would absolutely love this franchise.

It started its journey in the year 2001 and so far seven films have been made and we might get the eighth one soon.

 

11. The Indiana Jones Series – 8 hours

This franchise is based on the adventures of Dr. Henry Jones, a fictional archaeologist. It began its journey in the year 1981 and till date we have seen our beloved Dr. Jones in

 

12. The Planet of the Apes Series – 11 hours 48 minutes

It is one of the oldest movie franchise. There are five films in the original franchise. This franchise was again rebooted in the year 2001 and three more films have been added to the series.

 

13. Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy and the DC Extended Universe – 15 hours and 29 minutes

Even before Nolan’s Batman trilogy, there were a lot of films that was based on DC characters. But it was Nolan’s Batman Trilogy that gave a kind of a second birth to the DC movie universe.

The success of the series led DC to create the DC extended Universe which has produced 3 films till now. This franchise is often considered as DC’s answer to Marvel universe movies.

 

14. The Rocky Series – 10 hours 33 minutes

This the story of an underdog boxer who becomes a champion. This franchise made Sylvester Stallone an overnight sensation.

There are seven films in the series and all of them deals with boxing.

 

15. The Die Hard Series – 10 hours 12 minutes

The first Die Hard film came out in the year 1988. This franchise is responsible for making Bruce Willis one of the top stars in Hollywood.

There are 4 Die Hard films in total and all of them are action packed.

 

16. The X-Men Series – 18 hours 13 minutes

Long before the Avengers made to the screens, we had the X-Men. The story of mutants with special abilities has been entertaining us since 2000.

There are 9 films including Deadpool, where you can find the X-Men.

 

17. The Rambo Series – 6 hours 33 minutes

The film stars Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a troubled Vietnam War veteran, and former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier.

The first film came out in the year 1982 and since three more films have been added to this famous franchise.

 

18. The Saw Series – 8 hours 30 minutes

This series consists of seven feature films. The first film came out in the year 2004. All the films in this series deal with physical or psychological torture.

 

19. The Jurassic Park Series – 7 hours 52 minutes

Till day, there are four films in the series and if everything goes as planned then we soon see the fifth one as well.  The films revolve around how an attempt to clone dinosaurs goes wrong.

 

20. The American Pie Series – 13 hours 13 minutes

There are four films in the original series and four spin-offs.

It is a series of sex comedy films.

 

21. The Final Destination Series – 7 hours 58 minutes

There are five films in this famous American horror franchise. The first film came out in the year 2000. All the films revolve around the concept of unexpected death.

 

22. The Godfather Series – 9 hours 15 minutes

One of the most popular film franchise ever. There are three films in this franchise and all three of them has received critical and commercial success. The series features talented actors like Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. It is often considered as the best gangster film series ever made.

 

23. The Pirates of the Caribbean Series – 9 hours 59 minutes

This franchise is famous for Johhny Depp’s iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow, a sea pirate. There are four films in the series and the fifth film will most probably be released next year.

 

24. The Terminator Series – 7 hours 48 minutes

The series made Arnold one of the biggest stars of Hollywood. There are five films in the series, all of them revolving around a future which is dominated by robots.

So, what are you waiting for? Go and start watching them.

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